Jim BoutonI think I should be allowed to be only fair, or even mediocre, for a while.
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The quote, "I think I should be allowed to be only fair, or even mediocre, for a while." is an example of the adage that every good artist strives for perfection. It means that someone should allow him or herself to be average for a while.
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